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  "id": 15349098,
  "title": "Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation Launch Multi-Year Partnership That Aims to Empower One Million Girls and Young Women in India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/reliance-foundation-and-the-estee-lauder-companies-charitable",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T04:00:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/corporate-gallery/reliance-foundation-and-the-este-lauder-companies-charitable-foundation-launch-multi-year-partnership-that-aims-to-empower-one-million-girls-and-young-women-in-india"
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  "account": "Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation have joined forces to launch a multi-year initiative to empower one million girls and young women in India. The program targets girls aged between 14 and 20 years from both rural and urban areas, focusing on enhancing life skills and confidence. Initially implemented in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, the program aims to expand to other parts of the country in the future.\n\nThe partnership seeks to strengthen digital and financial literacy among the young women and girls, providing them with information about future pathways such as educational courses, trainings, and livelihood opportunities. This, in turn, will enable them to make informed choices about their future, fostering personal growth and community transformation.\n\nMs. Isha Ambani, Director of Reliance Foundation, expressed her belief in every girl's potential to dream big, lead with courage, and realize her aspirations. She was delighted that the partnership would equip one million girls and young women with the resilience needed to achieve their full potential, thereby creating a ripple effect of positive change within their households and communities.\n\nMr. Stéphane de La Faverie, President and CEO of The Estée Lauder Companies and President of The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation, stated that the organization is proud to collaborate with Reliance Foundation to create more opportunities for girls and young women in India. With women representing over 80% of the company's global workforce, the company recognizes the significant impact of women in shaping the future. The Estée Lauder Companies aims to work together to help more women and girls realize their potential and pave the way for their future success.\n\nThis joint effort signifies the shared commitment of these two organizations to advancing progress for women and girls in India. As India experiences unprecedented economic growth, increasing women's participation in the workforce will play a crucial role in driving change. Reliance Foundation's long-standing commitment to women and girls' empowerment, initiated in 2010, aligns with the new partnership. The Estée Lauder Companies' philanthropic ties to India, spanning over two decades, have also supported women and girls through health, education, and entrepreneurship programs.\n\nThe program, co-developed by Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation, will concentrate on life skills, digital and financial literacy, and enabling girls to make informed decisions. Additionally, it will provide information on future pathways, including education, employment, and entrepreneurship. Collaborating with non-profit organization Girl Effect, the initiative will develop a tailored curriculum and learning resources through in-person and digital trainings, alongside capacity building. Implemented by various grassroots partners, this two-year program marks a significant step towards accelerating progress and empowering women and girls in India.",
  "summary": "Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Estée Lauder Companies, have announced the launch of a multi-year partnership that aims to empower one million girls and young women across India. The programme is designed for girls and young women from 14 to 20 years of age, across both rural and urban communities with focus on building life…",
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        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Reliance Foundation and The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation Launch Multi-Year Partnership",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/reliance-foundation-and-the-estee-lauder-companies-charitable",
        "published": "2026-10-15T05:02:12.000Z"
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